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Best Forest County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,466 students in Forest County, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Forest County, WI are Robinson Elementary School, Laona High School and Wabeno Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Forest County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Laona High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Wabeno Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Crandon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Crandon Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wabeno High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Crandon High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Forest County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Forest County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Forest County, WI include Robinson Elementary School, Laona High School and Wabeno Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest County?
7 public schools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?

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